Vintage style interior and lamps - tips and inspiration

Interior and vintage style lamps - check how to decorate it and which lamps to choose

Vintage interior is a successful marriage of modernity with the past. The main role is played by furniture and accessories - from several decades ago or stylized to such. What to remember when decorating an interior in vintage style? What lamps fit into such an arrangement? Read our guide and create an interior reminiscent of the golden decades of design.

Vintage style in the interior - learn the basics

Some interior fashions don't age - just like wine. And it is in the wine world that one should look for the roots of the term "vintage". It evolved from the word "vendange," which means "harvest," but at the same time "vintage" - it is used primarily when describing a wine from a particular vintage. When it comes to interiors, similar associations apply - vintage is a style inspired by past decades and classic, timeless design, noble, mature and full of taste.

Thus, vintage style is furniture, decorations, accessories and lighting, which were mainly created in the 1950s. i 60. of the last century or are inspired by them. According to the designers, they were intended to be useful for many decades. And that's exactly what happened! They are distinguished by their meticulous workmanship, the downright astonishing quality and resistance to damage, in addition to a design that has basically never gone out of fashion.

Furniture, accessories and lamps in vintage style

Vintage style furniture

A characteristic element of vintage-style interiors is furniture. Refined in every way, they are recognized worldwide. Our inspiration here is mainly Scandinavian and especially Danish design. It was in Denmark that iconic designs were created that were then copied for decades to come around the world. Aesthetics are combined here with functionality, and simplicity of execution with a kind of finesse. For example, let's take a look at classic Danish armchairs and chairs. Rounded forms and subtle legs give the solids lightness and the whole arrangement uniqueness.

Not surprisingly, Polish designers were also inspired by these symbols of Scandinavian design. The most famous example is chair 366, or the so-called Chierowski chair. This communist gem is distinguished by its simple, modern design - so different from the heavy furniture of the post-war period. These types of elements are perfect for vintage-style interiors, but also modern and eclectic arrangements. So it's no wonder that they reach really high sums on online auctions, and more manufacturers based on Chierowski's brilliant ideas are coming on the market.

Vintage style lamps - or what kind of lamps?

Vintage style lamps are distinguished by several distinctive features that attract lovers of classic design. Here are the most important ones:

• Inspirations from different eras: vintage lamps draw designs from the 1920s. up to 70. The company was founded in the 1970s, making each decade bring something unique to their aesthetics. The 1920s. is art deco elegance, 1950s. are characterized by vivid colors and geometric forms, while the 1970s. rely on organic shapes and natural materials.
• High-quality materials: for the production of vintage lamps, durable materials such as brass, steel, glass are often used. These materials not only ensure longevity, but also add elegance and class to the lamps.
• Vintage forms and stylized details: vintage-style lamps often refer in their shape to lamps of bygone eras, and reflect the artisanal approach to their manufacture. Stylized details (fixtures, suspensions, textures) conquer the retro vibe of these fixtures.
• Warm light: vintage lamps usually emit a warm, cozy light, which creates a unique atmosphere in rooms. Filament bulbs are often used, which further enhance the retro character of the lighting.
• Functionality with a modern touch: Although the vintage lamps have a classic look, many of them are equipped with modern LED technology, which increases their functionality and energy efficiency.

Vintage lamps are not only lighting elements, but also decorative accents that give interiors a unique character and nostalgic charm.

What accessories and details are best for a vintage style interior? Well-chosen, plus wooden and upholstered furniture is the basis of vintage style. However, to make the interior complete and the arrangement consistent, you also need the right accessories. Among them, old prints and posters should certainly be mentioned. Familiarize yourself primarily with the works of the Polish School of Posters, a group of artists who created in the 1960s. In the 1970s. Besides, closely browse online auctions, but also antique markets - look for crystal decanters, distinctive figurines, ceramic and aluminum dishes. Don't forget about plants, either - fern and ivy, popular in communist times, are coming back into favor. Also reach for other formal solutions that will take you back in time. How about wainscoting? It used to triumph in Polish homes and apartments, but now we are seeing its great return. Or perhaps you dream of a distinct design? Wallpaper in peas, checks or a geometric motif will look phenomenal accompanied by paneling or as a standalone design element. Include a vintage rug and out-of-the-box lamps. What? About it below.

Vinatge style pendant lamp - inspiration from Kaspa

Venus - Vintage style glass pendant lamp with decorative shade In Kaspa's offer you will find at least a few pendant lamps that are perfect for vintage-style interiors. One of our retro bestsellers, and a lamp that evokes feelings of nostalgia, is undoubtedly the Venus pendant lamp from the collection of the same namee. Venus collection to a collection of ceiling lamps and wall lamps characterized by a cracked glass shade with a decorative texture reminiscent of gemstones. Both the structure of the lampshade and its shape evoke the feeling that we are dealing with something we know and love, with times that bring back good memories. Venus lamp shades blend beautifully with vintage-style wooden furniture, which further makes customers eager to choose them for interiors laced with a hint of nostalgia for things past.

Vintage style table lamps - Longis collection

Many of us associate retro-style lighting with industrial-style lamps. This is partly due to their shapes, and partly due to the decorative bulbs often used in them, reminiscent of the classic Edison bulbs with a decorative filament.

Collection, that looks great juxtaposed with this kind of bulbs and that uses shapes reminiscent of factory hall lamps is the collection of pendant lamps and wall lamps Longis. Lamps from the collection will work well as table top lamps, dressing room lamps, bathroom lamps or pendant lamps for the kitchen and are available in several finish colors, with longis Gold line will definitely look best in retro-style interiors.

Apolin collection - vintage and mid-century modern style lamps

Mid-century modern style is all about minimalism and functionality. This originated from the Bauhaus school's love of simple lines, functionality of furnishings and orderly, clean space. Such are lamps from the Apolin collection designed for Kaspa by Grynasz Studio.